Longtime Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Eugene Kane, who stirred the pot on race and its impact on Milwaukee’s African American community and the central city, was found dead in his east side apartment Thursday, April 16, 2020; he was 63. No foul play was suspected; the medical examiner conducted testing for COVID-19 over the weekend but the results returned negative … [Read more...] about Former Journal Sentinel columnist Eugene Kane dies at 63
Veteran WISN 12 journalist Mike Anderson passes away
It is with heavy hearts that WISN 12 News reports longtime journalist Mike Anderson has passed away. Mike died suddenly Tuesday, April 21, 2020 surrounded by family after suffering a fatal brain aneurysm. He was 67 years old. WISN 12 News Director Ben Hart shared the news with station staff Tuesday morning. Mike began his career at WISN in 1981. During his tenure … [Read more...] about Veteran WISN 12 journalist Mike Anderson passes away
Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, April 20, 2020, that the state of Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity throughout the state. Working with the Wisconsin Clinical Lab Network, the state has grown the number of labs performing COVID-19 tests from just eight labs one month ago to 36 labs as of Monday. The state plans to continue public-private … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
Community leader, George Matthews, dies due to complications from the coronavirus
It is with great sadness that The Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper announces the passing of local community leader George Matthews. George had been hospitalized for the last several weeks with COVID-19. George finally succumbed to the virus on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 3:00 a.m. George was a Milwaukee native who graduated from Rufus King International School, and later the … [Read more...] about Community leader, George Matthews, dies due to complications from the coronavirus
Ald. Cavalier Johnson elected Milwaukee Common Council president in 8-7 vote
On an 8-7 vote, Milwaukee Ald. Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson was elected Common Council president, succeeding Ald. Ashanti Hamilton. Late last week, Hamilton, who had been seeking re-election to the council's leadership role, dropped out of the race and instead endorsed Ald. Milele Coggs. The public split broke with recent precedent in which the race for Common Council … [Read more...] about Ald. Cavalier Johnson elected Milwaukee Common Council president in 8-7 vote
Pastor who reportedly vowed to hold church services ’til ‘jail or hospital’ dies of coronavirus
A prominent central Virginia pastor passed away after contracting the coronavirus, his church announced. The New Deliverance Evangelistic Church said its founder and pastor, Bishop Gerald O. Glenn, died Saturday, April 11, 2020. According to The New York Times and multiple other outlets, the bishop in March defied warnings about the danger of religious gatherings during … [Read more...] about Pastor who reportedly vowed to hold church services ’til ‘jail or hospital’ dies of coronavirus
COVID-19 and family time
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the entire world. For example, there are no sports being played in the USA. Yet, there are several things from this pandemic that people can be thankful for. One is the quality time parents are being able to spend with their children. With schools being closed during this time parents are enjoying the company of their children. Many of these … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and family time
The blended family (Week 3)
Did you know that many, but not all, remarriages involve blended families? According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics,1 6 in 10 (63 percent) women in remarriages are in blended families, and about half of these remarriages involve stepchildren who live with the married couple. While blended families involve remarriage, not all remarriages produce blended … [Read more...] about The blended family (Week 3)
Packers legend and radio station owner, Willie Davis dies at 85
NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at age 85, according to the Green Bay Packers. The pro football player "passed away peacefully" after spending about a month in the hospital with kidney failure, the Packers said. Davis -- who became the first black captain for the Packers in 1965 -- spent 10 years with the Wisconsin team, from 1960 to … [Read more...] about Packers legend and radio station owner, Willie Davis dies at 85
Remembering the life of John L. Dodds
John L. Dodds was born on April 3, 1931 to Houston Dodds and Elizabeth Dodds in Monticello, Arkansas. He was the first of two children born to their union. John L. received his formal education from the Monticello Public School System in Arkansas. John L. was always affiliated with the Baptist faith. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1950s and became a member of St. … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of John L. Dodds